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Using “was” is passive writing, or is it?

by Dr. Diana Stout

How many times have you heard, “You shouldn’t use was.*** It’s passive writing?" Far too often, I find editing software or autocorrect will say “passive writing” when it’s not true. That’s why it’s important to understand what passive writing looks like.… Read the post

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